Downtown Fort Worth was filled with fun and joy at this year’s GM Financial Parade of Lights, where from start to finish – literally -- the Fort Worth ISD was well represented.  The annual Christmas celebration featured more than 120 entries – floats, marching bands, and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. View the photo gallery from the amazing parade.

The Fort Worth ISD float carried members of the Board of Education and their families.  Paschal High School’s Mighty Panther Marching Band led the parade and Southwest High School’s Raider Marching Band accompanied Santa at the conclusion of the event!

Other FWISD participants included:

• Arlington Heights High School’s the Spirit of the Hill Marching Band
• Benbrook Middle High School’s Bobcat Marching Band
• Eastern Hills High School’s The Pride of East Side Highlander Regiment  Marching Band
• Students from Natha Howell Elementary’s After School Program
• North Side High School’s band, drill team and cheerleading squad
• North Side High School’s Mariachi Espuelas De Plata
• South Hills Elementary’s All Pro Dad group
• South Hills High School’s Scorpion Band

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica M. Ramsey joined the United Way in lighting the official Fort Worth Christmas tree in Sundance Square.